LightFoot Guide to the via Francigena Edition 3 - Besançon to Vercelli

by Babette Gallard, Paul Chinn

LightFoot Guides are written for Walkers, Cyclists and Horse Riders, providing specific information for each group and enabling everyone to meet their personal goals. The complete, Edition Three, LightFoot Guide to the Via Francigena consists of three Canterbury to Besançon, Besançon to Vercelli, Vercelli to Rome. This book traces 453 kilometres of the Via Francigena from Besançon, France to Vercelli, Italy.  The entire distance has been GPS traced and divided into manageable sections of approximately 28 kilometres, but accommodation is listed for the entire length of the section, meaning that it is up to you and your body where you decide to stop. Each section * A route summary * Detailed route instructions * The relevant map Each instruction sheet * Detailed directions corresponding to GPS way point numbers given on the map * Verification points * Compass direction for each way point * Distance between each way point * Altitude of each way point Each map * A north/south representation of the route with way point numbers * An altitude profile for the section * Icons indicating places to stay, monuments etc. * Relevant signs to look out for along the route

170 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2010